Mets 13 Nationals 0 It was a blowout, and it was a win, but let’s look at the most important issues, considering the Mets’ postseason. Have Tom Glavine pitch well enough to warrant being a #2 playoff starter … check. Get Julio Franco and Ramon Castro some at-bats to get them into a groove and … Read more
Mets 4 Nationals 3 John Maine pitched well … actually cruised … until the fourth inning, when he suddenly had trouble spotting his pitches, fell behind batters, walked a couple, and then lost a 1-0 lead. But, he kept the bleeding to a minimum, allowing two runs. In addition, he helped himself in the top … Read more
Mets 7 Braves 4 The final score separated the two teams by only three runs, but it was never that close. Finally, the postseason Mets showed up for a game, led by our new No. 1 starter Orlando Hernandez. El Duque put in quite a performance, dominating the Braves over five innings. He threw way … Read more
Braves 13 Mets 1 What an ugly, ugly game … We went into this contest not concerned about the outcome, so the fact that the Mets lost their fourth straight game — and second straight by double digits — was no big deal. We’ll also pretend we’re not concerned with the continued lack of offense, … Read more
Braves 12 Mets 0 For one night, it was as if the Mets were the victims of a time machine, making the year, perhaps, 2003. John Smoltz cruised all game, barely breaking a sweat, while the Mets looked inept at bat, on the mound, and in the field. In the first inning, the Braves showed … Read more
Nationals 7 Mets 3 Tom Glavine can really look frightening sometimes. While Glavine often glides through innings effortlessly, it’s those innings he doesn’t that make the playoff-conscious concerned. For example, the third inning, when Tommy appeared to be doing an impersonation of Steve Trachsel. The problem is that Tom Glavine is glaringly susceptible to righthanded … Read more
Nationals 5 Mets 1 Steve Trachsel gave up only three runs, but it seemed like a lot more. Trax labored through his usual five innings, adding fodder to the mirage some paid sportswriters call “gutsy” and “keeping his team in the game”. That’s OK, the rest of us know better. The frightening thing, though, is … Read more
Mets 12 Nationals 6 If this were 1960, the season would be over … instead, we have eight more tune-up games. John Maine looked so-so in his five innings, giving up five walks, three hits, and four runs. Unfortunately, this performance is making it easier for Mr. Willie to choose Trachsel as the potential fourth … Read more
